Disney history
When did disney world open in california
When did disney world first open!
Walt Disney World
Entertainment resort in Florida, US
Four icons of Walt Disney World, clockwise from top left: Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth at Epcot, Hollywood Tower Hotel at Hollywood Studios and the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom. | |
Industry | Entertainment, hospitality |
---|---|
Founded | October 1, 1971 (53 years ago) (1971-10-01) |
Founders | |
Headquarters | 1375 East Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830 |
Key people | |
Number of employees | 77,000+[3] |
Parent | Disney Experiences |
Website | Walt Disney World |
The Walt Disney World Resort (also known as Walt Disney World or Disney World) is an entertainment resort complex located about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States.
Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is operated by Disney Experiences, a division of The Walt Disney Company. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres (39 sq mi; 101 km2), of which